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Don’t Judge a Book by its Movie is a feature on The Candid Cover spotlighting and reviewing book to movie adaptations.
2017 Book to Movie Adaptations
I am so excited about the many 2017 book to movie adaptations coming out. If you’ve been following along the blog for a while, you may already know that I love to watch book to movie adaptations. Sometimes I am pleasantly surprised and other times I shake my head and wonder why I put myself through the torture of having a favourite book completely ruined. However, I do really enjoy a great film and I think that curiosity will always keep me heading back to the theatre. There are some pretty amazing films coming out next year that are being adapted from some fantastic books that range from YA to fairly tales. Read on to find out what you can look forward to in 2017!
A Monster Calls: Releases January 6, 2017
A Monster Calls was originally supposed to come to theatres last fall, but the release date has been pushed back to January. It is one that I plan on reading over the holidays before it hits the screen. I have a feeling it will require a large box of tissues.
Beauty and the Beast: Releases March 17, 2017
I am so stoked for this one! First of all, the whole live action concept is so fascinating to me. Also, Emma Watson is portraying Belle and I think that she will fit this role perfectly. It will be interesting to see how closely the film sticks to the original story.
Before I Fall: Releases March, 3 2017
I listened to the audiobook of Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver this past summer and I loved it so much! It sort of has a Groundhog Day feel to it and I love how the main character transforms throughout the process of reenacting the same day over and over again. Needless to say, this is one of my most anticipated book to movie releases of the year!
The Little Mermaid: Releases in 2017 (TBD)
While there is no official trailer or date set for the adaptation of the Hans Christian Anderson fairytale, I can already tell that this will be epic! Chloë Grace Moretz was to originally star in the film, but there are still some amazing actors in this retelling. William Moseley and Shirley MacLaine are sure to bring some sparkle to this movie and I simply cannot wait for it!
Wonder: Releases November 17, 2017
I am ashamed to admit that I have still not read this book yet. I have heard nothing short of amazing about R.J. Palacio’s inspiring book, Wonder. One that is sure to enlighten and entertain us, this story tells about an incredible boy with a facial deformity.
Everything, Everything: Releases May 19, 2017
Nicola Yoon’s Everything, Everything is another YA novel that I am very thrilled to see make an appearance on the screen. I enjoyed this book immensely and I just know that it going to be fantastic, as the main character is a book blogger and she is such a wonderfully, relatable protagonist. This unique story is sure to be a summer hit at the box office!
Oscar Wilde’s The Canterville Ghost: Releases 2017 (TBD)
Another classic that I really need to start reading soon. Although there is no set release date, I am hoping that this one releases close to Hallowe’en. It’s all about a ghost and is chalk full of satire according to Goodreads. I think that it would be the perfect book to read for the fall season and top it off with a trip to the movies.
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Wow! So many good ones coming up!
Right?! I think that I am going to break the bank at the movies this year! 🙂
I can’t wait for Before I Fall and Everything, Everything! Thanks for sharing!
Krystianna @ Downright Dystopian
I know!!! I am even more excited when I catch news clips or stories on Lauren Oliver’s Instagram. <3
Wow, great list! I didn’t know half of these were releasing.
I’m really excited for A Monster Calls, and I hope the Everything Everything movie will be faithfully and well adapted. I didn’t like the book very much, but I hope the movie will give it another dimension.
I had no idea about Before I Fall – I should probably get to it and read the book!
Thanks for sharing this list – it was helpful! 🙂
I hope that you enjoy watching them!! <3
THE LITTLE MERMAID and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST… and that is all!
I FEEL YOU!! lol
I can’t WAIT for Everything, Everything and Beauty & the Beast! I’m also hoping to read A Monster Calls before it releases but I have no idea if that plan will actually work because the first bit of 2017 has a ton of awesome things I need to get through.
I have been seeing the Beauty and The Beast trailer a lot lately and I am really excited for it now! A Monster Calls is super short and I am listening to the audio version, which is very well narrated. I hope that you enjoy it! <3
I had no idea Before I Fall was being adapted into a movie! I am SO EXCITED for Beauty and the Beast!
I’m definitely looking forward to the Disney ones! I also have never read Wonder and had no idea a movie was coming out. I’ll have to read it 🙂
Molly @ Molly’s Book Nook
I was really surprised to see Wonder on the list. It sounds like it will be an inspirational tear-jerker. <3
Beauty and the Beast looks amazing!! I am also really looking forward to Before I Fall and Everything, Everything.
I’m really looking forward to Beauty and the Beast!